Concert presented by The Arabic World Festival fo Montreal
on Novemember 8, 2005

The Orientals (China, Tunisia) is preformed by Liu
Fang and Yousra
Dhahbi in a unique musical duet that reflects the diversity of culture
and traditions.

Separated
by the traditions and the religions, both share however the same passion:
to play the lute.The FMA presents in world premiere a musical meeting between
Liu Fang, a Quebecois artist of Chinese origin, for whom " behind every
note, there is a soul ", and the Tunisian Yousra Dhahbi, nicknamed the
Sultana (queen) of the Lute, Who became famous for her impressive flow, fascinating
inventiveness and an extreme sensibility.

Brought up in an environment that appreciates culture and tradition, including
the mystical performances of music and art, especially during the time of
festivities. Since her childhood, Yousra Dhahbi had only a single purpose
in life, to play the lute. After dedicating six years to the Music Academy,
she successfully earned her diploma of Arabic music, to dash then into her
flourishing career, influenced by the Iraqi school of Music and the infamous
Egyptian Tarab.
Furthermore, the evening is stimulated by, Liu Fang a well known superstar,
a Canadian who is proudly attached to her Chinese origins. Liu is a brilliant
artist who accomplished many international awards and impressed different
audience world wide.

Combining their talents, the exploration of new tracks is assured, the discovery
of links between extreme East, the Arabic Maghreb, and the West, A remarkable
event that should not be missed.